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Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant-Facial Exfoliant for Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles & Fine Lines

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Arrives Saturday, Nov 23
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Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz


Brand: Paula's Choice


Item Form: Liquid


Skin Type: Oily, Combination, Dry, Normal


Product Benefits: Noticeably unclogs & clears pore congestion, combats blemishes, improves clarity, and smooths rough, bumpy texture. See more


Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, salicylic_acid


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.57 x 1.57 x 5.51 inches; 4 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 22010


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Paula's Choice


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • If you actually understand how to use it, it's amazing.
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
My skin type: - Very Dry, easily dehydrated - Oily nose - Prone to stubborn acne and closed comedones - Redness on chin and cheeks (not rosacea) I already use a nightly Tretinoin cream (.04% concentration) to help with my acne and premature signs of aging but decided with my derm that incorporating a BHA would be a good idea to help with my seriously stubborn closed comedones and some irritating textural issues. It was between this and the Cerave SA lotion and I ultimately decided on this due to the higher concentration of salicylic acid. It's moisturizing, and feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after application but seems to sinks in to something of a satin finish on me and I can no longer feel it on my skin. You just have to be a little patient. My skin feels well hydrated and plump after it settles and looks really smooth and my pores aren't as obvious. It sits just fine under makeup for me but I'm not a new user to chemical exfoliants so I don't have lots of dead skin pilling up or sloughing off when I use it, my skin is, for the most part, already very smooth outside the acne and CCs. Occasionally I'll apply it further down my neck/decolletage than usual and WOW do I old skin just ball up and peel right away - it's so gross but also satisfying. So those that don't exfoliate often or are new to BHA/AHAs will likely have issues with foundation until their skin adjusts (but it will adjust). My advice in those cases is to either use this at night for the first few weeks or just accept going barefaced for a little while if you can. I'd strongly suggest not applying this product over anything that you feel does not dry down fully, the times I've attempted to use it after serums or heavier products it takes forever to sink in and sometimes never fully does. I save all my serums and essences for after this has absorbed and it's far easier to work with it as a result. My steps go like this most days: ACWell Licorice toner --- PC 2% BHA --- 10% Niacinamide serum --- TO Matryxil serum --- Secret Key Black Snail cream or Syn-ake cream w/ 3 drops Stratia Fortify oil --- Sunscreen. It works fairly quickly IMO, on my neck where I typically don't apply my Tret at night I noticed the peeling and balling of dead skin on day one and on my face where I have a patch of really awful CCs I noticed them getting smaller and smoother by around day 3-4. I'm going on about 8 days now and they're barely visible unless I'm right up in the mirror and feel as if they're almost gone when I touch my fingers to that area. I do have some slight peeling of the skin around my mouth and nose but it's not terrible (likely because I already exfoliate the heck out of my skin with the tret). Some tips and things keep in mind: 1) DO NOT RINSE IT OFF. I don't understand some of the top reviews advising people to do that, it says on the bottle not to rinse and nearly all chemical exfoliators are meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so they can do their job. If you rinse it off you're either going to prevent it from properly exfoliating or end up irritating the hell out of your skin. If you have oily skin and feel this might be heavy on you than you can probably just use this on bare skin and then sunscreen if you use in the AM or a lightweight lotion/cream and be done with it, but you need to leave it on your skin. 2) You have got to use sunscreen while you're using this product! Any BHA or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity and you have to address that in your routine. You should already use sunscreen daily but it becomes a must when you incorporate a chemical exfoliator or you risk sun damage. 3) Less is more! Don't slop this on your face or soak a cotton pad in it, a little goes a long way and you'll be kicking yourself if you apply way too much and have to wait 20+ minutes for it to sink in. Use a shake or two and add more if needed but go easy. 4) Expect some irritation initially. Chemical exfoliants can be harsh and rough even on sturdy skin and you have to give yourself time to adjust. Over-exfoliation is a possibility but sometimes just introducing a BHA or AHA into your routine can cause some sensitivity. Don't panic and just be gentle to your skin. Use ceramides (like Cerave Skin Renewing cream) or fatty oils to soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids like Vitamin C right after applying this to avoid really burning your face. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020 by Audrey S.
    • Love this product
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
I was starting to get alarmed as my pores were becoming more noticeable on my face. I was becoming scared to be honest, so I decided to try this product out. I have to say that my face looks amazing! My pores are less noticeable and I can see it! I wash my face as normal and the. Use this after, I absolutely will be adding this to my skin care routine 💯 I wish I took a before pic, but sadly I didn't, however I have to say it absolutely works. Follow up with lotion, after as it says on the back of the bottle. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024 by rita bishop
    • Love this stuff
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
I have normal to dry skin. I decided to try this because I started to get enlarged paws now that I’m in my mid-40s. The first few times I used it I only applied it once a week as it would dry out my skin really bad even with a thick moisturizing cream. I decided to retry this product because I didn’t want to waste the bottle and now I let it dry and then I apply a nice layer of Vaseline on my face. This method for me has given me the best glowing skin ever. No more dry irritated skin. I’m able to use this product every night.. Vaseline gives my skin the perfect hydration, therefore, helping with my youthful appearance. I get complicated that I look like I’m 32. This product really does work. It’s just finding the right method on how to use it for your skin type. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024 by Bella
    • I like it but don’t love it
Style: Travel Size - 1 Fl Oz
I thought this worked well, but definitely not quite worth the price. It did the job, but I feel as though a cheaper option would do the same
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024 by Andrea
    • Yes
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Yes, this product is giving me results! I use it every other day at night to prevent over-drying or irritation. I do give it a good shake before applying and it has a slick feel to it. I wait a few minutes before applying anything else. My pores are finally clear and i barely break out any more. Any breakouts i do get clear up quickly. I am also using a fermented toner and snail mucin daily. Not sure if its just this product or the combo, but I’m having the best skin I’ve had in a looooooong time. Don’t forget sunscreen!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024 by lila
    • Slow results, but it seems to be working
Style: Full + Travel Size Duo - 5 Fl Oz
Bought this for me & my son. I've been using faithfully & am starting to see results. I don't have super large pores, just clogged ones. haven't seen anything drastic, but am noticing difference after about a month. My son still hasn't started using it &he was the one asking for it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024 by KP
    • Not My Favorite from the Paula's Choice Lineup
Style: Full Size - 4 Fl Oz
Since menopause, although my skin is still oily in areas and I seem to retain a build-up of dead, dull skin, especially in those oily zones. I have to admit, I was using a facial cleanser from a pricey cosmetic site that was great because you would gently exfoliate your skin, leave it on for a short time, then rinse it off. However, that product was expensive, and inconvenient because I had to pay for shipping, unless I spent a bit more. So, I was looking for a replacement. I chose Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant because I love other products from the company. It has Salicylic Acid, which is good for the skin and, according to other reviews, exfoliates well. The problem is that you wash your face, then apply this product and leave it on. Unfortunately, I find it somewhat oily and can feel it on my skin, which is uncomfortable. Because of that, I use it only at bedtime. So far, it hasn’t worked as well as the previous product. I’m uncertain if this is because it isn’t as effective, or because I don’t use it as much as I should since I don’t like the way it feels. So, for me, it isn’t the right product to fit my needs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024 by Amore
    • New favorite skincare product
Style: Travel Size - 1 Fl Oz
I bought just a super small trial size of this to try out. Not only do I see a major difference in my skin even just overnight with breakouts/pore size and uneven tones—my teen son borrowed it and it really cleared his face up! I’ll be buying a bigger bottle.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024 by Lauren

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